As you may be aware BBC is preparing to do a Social Network-style film on the subject of the creation of Grand Theft Auto called "Game Changer" (working title). The premise of the movie pits Rockstar president Sam Houser (played by Daniel Radcliffe) against the infamous US lawyer Jack Thompson (played by Bill Paxton). The 90-minute feature is based on real events although it's obviously not a documentary.
In something of an ironic twist given the subject of the movie and the fact that Rockstar typically are the ones served with lawsuits, it is the games publisher that is taking to the court to stop the movie.
In a statement given to IGN, Rockstar reveals their position:
"Take-Two Interactive has filed suit against the BBC for trademark infringement based on their movie currently titled ‘Game Changer' as it relates to Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto video game series.
While holders of the trademarks referenced in the film title and its promotion, Rockstar Games has had no involvement with this project. Our goal is to ensure that our trademarks are not misused in the BBC's pursuit of an unofficial depiction of purported events related to Rockstar Games. We have attempted multiple times to resolve this matter with the BBC without any meaningful resolution. It is our obligation to protect our intellectual property and unfortunately in this case litigation was necessary."
Remains to be seen how it plays out.